Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: Vanguard

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 26128892
Grade: Vanguard
Model: 1908
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 96 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 182,450
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
Data Research: 1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 24997.G375.16S3769.161908M1316.O15528.L5549.23J327
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
531.55
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
483.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.528%
Registry Population: 34 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.30% Analyzing 1,718 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


avpalermo Supporter 571 · November 2, 2023

Serial Number 26129760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2023

Serial Number 26128117 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 405 · June 13, 2023

Serial Number 26129831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2022

Serial Number 26129826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2022

Serial Number 26128206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2022

Serial Number 26128206 was reported as accurate.

Blicquer Supporter 75 · November 12, 2021

Serial Number 26128892 was reported as accurate.

Blicquer Supporter 75 · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 26128892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 26128999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 26129986 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 28, 2020

Serial Number 26128120 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

goldnsilvershop 20 · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 26128946 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 26128946 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 17, 2019

Serial Number 26129495 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

dfchong 837 · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 26129434 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 26129912 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is not nickel color, it is gold colored.
Everything else looks good 23J, adjusted 6
position, wind indicator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The movement appears to be damaskeened nickel, consistent with other 23-Jewel Vanguard movements.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

733harry 33 · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 26128945 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 26129475 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

sanderson 35 · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 26128216 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 26128780 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 5, 2018

Serial Number 26128440 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is also indicator-style. Cheers. duffy
l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 26128606 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one also has a wind indicator. Cheers.
duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 23, 2017

Serial Number 26129696 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Kjarner 1 · July 8, 2017

Serial Number 26129188 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Kjarner 1 · July 8, 2017

Serial Number 26129188 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 4, 2017

Serial Number 26128325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 22, 2017

Serial Number 26128141 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 22, 2017

Serial Number 26128141 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 1, 2016

Serial Number 26128281 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 9, 2016

Serial Number 26129707 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

rock862 242 · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 26128440 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 26129555 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

usnpt109 Supporter 24 · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 26128358 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Position: 6
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available : Yes
Wind Indicator Present :Yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 26129450 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 23, 2014

Serial Number 26128910 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

creak0 61 · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 26128533 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked:- Adjusted 6 (not 5) positions, Lossier
inner terminal hair spring and it is fitted with
wind indicator. Finish is nickel. Grade is RR.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 26128661 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: book and watch say 5positions and wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 26128832 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 26128832 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Waltham Grade Vanguard Pocket Watch